The Prime Minister’s counsel, Ahsan argued that that the same judges who initiated the case against the PM and were now hearing it, adding that under Article 10A of the constitution the sitting bench was not eligible to hear the case.

Justice Ajaz Afzal assured Ahsan the judgment in the case would be fair. Ahsan said that national dignity needs to be considered when it comes to the President.

The court directed Ahsan to complete his arguments by next Wednesday as the Attorney General’s arguments would be heard the following day (Thursday).